Snapper 1724089 - Manuals

5 Required Accessories Required Accessories It is required that tire chains and two rear wheel weights or Quick Tach Weights are used. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). Recommended Accessories A rear-mounted weight box can also be added for additional traction. The maximum weight add...

Features &Controls 6 TRACTOR CONTROLS Before you begin operating the tractor and attachment,make certain you have: • Read and understood the instructions in the tractor Operator’s Manual. • Become thoroughly familiar with all of the trac- tor controls and their operation, including howto safely ...

7 General Operating Instructions Checks Before Starting IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for important information concerning safely storing yourtractor. 1. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments sections of this manual and perform any needed service. Also,refer to the tractor ...

8 General Operating Instructions Snow Removal Suggestions • Determine the best snow removal pattern before beginning. • Wind direction is an important factor to consider. Rotate the spout to discharge snow downwind. • Plan the pattern so that you avoid throwing snow on cleared areas and on yourself ...

9 Maintenance Schedule For Normal Care General Lubrication Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in Figure 2. Wherean oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a greasegun is shown, use lithium grease. Lubricate the followingareas: • Oil the chute deflector. • Oil the deflector locking control. • Greas...

10 Maintenance Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level Perform this check every season. 1. Remove the plug (A, Figure 3) from the side of the auger gear box. 2. Add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil until the oil level is even with the fill plug hole. 3. Reinstall the plug (A). Figure 3. Auger Gear Box O...

12 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 5. Adjusting Skid Shoes Skid Shoe Adjustment On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, thescraper bar should scrape the surface. On surfacessuch as gravel, the scraper bar should be set highenough so that it will not pick up debris. 1. Loos...

13 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 9. Adjusting Lift RodA. Front Set CollarB. SpringC. Rear Set Collar Figure 10. Lift Assist AdjustmentA. Lift Assist Bolt Lift Adjustment In the fully raised position the attachment should be 4”-5”off the ground. In the fully lowered position, the...

14 Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Belt Replacement 1. Loosen the drive belt by turning the handle (C, Figure 11). 2. Remove the belt from the pulley (D, Figure 12) inside the snowthrower and remove the snowthrower fromthe tractor. 3. Loosen the lockwashers and nuts securing two belt sto...

6 5 7 8 9 10 11 4 3 31 2 1 14 13 12 19 20 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 23 22 21 17 18 15 16 32 33 15 Initial Setup & Assembly Ref Qty Description 1 1 SNOWTHROWER 2 3 GUIDE, Chute, Hold-Down 3 3 SCREW, Plastite 4 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY. 5 1 MOUNTING BRACKET 6 2 WASHER, Large 7 2 LOCKWASHER, 1/4” 8 2 NUT,...

16 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 16. Assemble Discharge ChuteA. Plastite Screw C. Chute Ring B. Hold-Down D. Reinforcement Ring Gear Figure 17. Discharge Chute Motor AdjustmentA. Adjustment Screws A B C D INITIAL SETUP & ASSEMBLY NOTE: Some of the following setup procedures mayalready be c...

17 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 18. Skid Shoe InstallationA. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3/4”B. Snowthrower HousingC. Skid ShoeD. WasherE. LockwasherF. Hex Nut A B C D E F Install Skid Shoes 1. Install the skid shoes using 3/8-16 x 3/4” carriage bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts as shown inFi...

18 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 22. Install Remote Deflector ControlA. Clevis PinB. Deflector Control HandleC. Mounting BracketD. Hair Pin Clip A B C D Mount Remote Deflector Control 1. Using the template included in the back of this manu- al, drill two 9/32” holes in the dashboard to mount t...

19 Initial Setup & Assembly Figure 24. Install SnowthrowerA. Hitch PinB. Hair Pin Clip Figure 25. Lift Rod - FrontA. Lift Rod AssemblyB. Hair Pin ClipC. Lift Arm Figure 26. Lift Rod - FrontA. Lift Rod AssemblyB. Hair Pin ClipC. Lift Arm Install Snowthrower CONNECT TO HITCH 1. Position the snowth...

22 Removal &Normal Installation Removal 1. Fully raise and support the snowthrower with wood blocks. 2. Manual Lift Models: Release and remove the lift assist spring and anchor (F, Figure 33). 3. Lower the snowthrower. 4. Remove the clevis pin and clip (E) from the remote deflector control and d...

23 Removing & Installing the Snowthrower Figure 34. Adjusting Belt TensionA. Trunnion E. Idler Pulley B. Spring Tension Bracket F. Pivot Bracket C. Handle G. Tension Marks D. Capscrew A C E F B G G A D 8. Remove the hitch pin and clip (D, Figure 33) from the snowthrower and remove the snowthrowe...

24 Lift Variations When Using Attachments A F C D G Figure 37. Lift Link - Manual Lift ModelsA. PinB. Rear Hole of Lift Bar (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications) C. SpacerD. Hair Pin ClipE. Upper Hole (Snowthrower & Dozer Applications)F. Slot of Lift Link (Mower Applications)G. Lower Hole (Mowe...

26 Mounting Remote Deflector Control Line Template Upwith Edge ofPlasticDashboard Mark and Drill One9/32” HoleMount Bracket andalign with LineMark and Drill One9/32” Hole MOUNTING REMOTE DEFLECTORCONTROL NOTE: Read through instructions before beginning. 1. Open the hood. 2. Cut out the template and ...

27 Template Line Template Upwith Top Creaseof PlasticDashboard Line Template Upwith Edge ofPlasticDashboard Mark and Drill One9/32” Hole